Pasadena and Altadena renters whose homes were covered in toxic ash during January’s wildfires are now suing local officials for allegedly failing to inspect their units and require landlords to carry out necessary cleaning.

Individual renters, along with two tenant unions, filed lawsuits Wednesday against the city of Pasadena and the L.A. County Department of Public Health. Citing previous LAist reporting, the complaints allege local officials have refused to enforce tenants’ right to a safe, habitable home.

<p>Pasadena and Altadena renters whose homes were covered in toxic ash during January&rsquo;s wildfires are now suing local officials for allegedly failing to inspect their units and require landlords to carry out necessary cleaning.</p>
<p>Individual renters, along with two tenant unions, filed lawsuits Wednesday against the city of Pasadena and the L.A. County Department of Public Health. Citing&nbsp;<a href="https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-fires-rental-housing-smoke-damage-repairs-tenant-landlord-pasadena" data-cms-ai="0">previous</a>&nbsp;LAist&nbsp;<a href="https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-eaton-fire-altadena-tenants-union-housing-rights-organizing" data-cms-ai="0">reporting</a>, the complaints allege local officials have refused to enforce tenants&rsquo; right to a safe, habitable home.</p>